Registered Nurse MICU

Medical – Intensive Care Unit

Full Time

69511BR

Job Summary

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care
Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams
Carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required
Performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision
Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team

Department Description

The Medical Intensive Care unit (ICU) provides care to complex critically ill patients and their families with severe medical conditions such as sepsis, acute lung injury, liver and renal dysfunction, acute pancreatitis, oncologic diseases and autoimmune disorders, liver dysfunction and liver / kidney / pancreas transplantation, critically ill obstetric conditions, and postoperative and complicated surgical patients.

This unit is comprised of a community of skilled, innovative, collaborative and caring critical care clinicians. The nursing staff has opportunities for specialty training and expertise in continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), chemotherapy administration, and end-of-life/palliative care. The critical care team includes nurses, physicians, respiratory care practitioners, a social worker, a nutritionist, a physical therapist and a pharmacist all with expertise in meeting the needs of critically ill patients and their families.

The Medical ICU has received multiple awards with the most recent being the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence (2010) and the Society of Critical Care Medicines Family-Centered Care Award (2009). Many nurses on this unit are recognized for receiving local and national honors and awards including five UCSF Distinguished Nurse Awards and AACN’s Excellence in Leadership Award. 

Nurses are active in improving the care of critically ill patients through innovative projects, evidence-based care performance improvement and clinical research.

Advancement of professional practice and education are priorities for our unit with opportunities such as a research journal club, monthly educational sessions, and active clinical practice, quality and patient safety, patient and family relations and professional development councils.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of recent adult RN ICU and/or Medical/Surgical ICU experience
• Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Active American Heart Association ACLS Certification
• The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations

License/Certification

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Active American Heart Association ACLS Certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009139 CLIN NURSE 2

Job Category

Nursing – Adult Critical Care, Nursing – Adult Services

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) – Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)